Precauciones en la banca móvil Page Article Mobile banking offers account access with the same tight security measures as the full desktop website counterpart. How to lower your safety risks: Always lock mobile devices. If a physical device falls into the hands of a criminal, the first thing they should be faced with is security, particularly where access to finances and other data is concerned. Also, be sure to store your device in a secure location. Only use official routes to communicate with financial institutions. Ensuring users stick to the official ways of contacting and receiving information from their banks is key. Mobile banking shouldn't dramatically change the way banks communicate, so ignoring links to sites in emails requesting details, unusual texts, or other messages, is advice worth noting when using a smartphone as it is when using a desktop PC, tablet or laptop. Be aware of connection services. Public Wi-Fi is far easier to 'sniff' for data than mobile data connections provided by a network operator. Unless you are 100% sure of the security and trust the connection, think twice about dealing with personal finances over it. Installing trusted security software will help prevent malware – the cybercriminal's number one tool – from logging keystrokes or gaining access to your device. Be careful what you download. It's possible that mobile banking sessions could come under threat from code carried by other applications downloaded. While security software can scan for threats on a device, be aware of information entered onto a device and try to stick to well-regarded or official sources of applications or content. To ensure the safety of your personal account information, download mobile apps from reputable sources only. Configura tu teléfono para cifrar los datos. Asegúrate de que tu teléfono tiene una aplicación para encriptar todos los datos almacenados. A continuación, utilízala para proteger los mensajes sensibles de tu entidad financiera y las fotos de cheques válidos. Las fotos de los cheques y otros datos bancarios sensibles pueden estar almacenados en la tarjeta de expansión de la memoria de tu teléfono. Aunque el propio teléfono esté protegido con cifrado, la tarjeta probablemente no lo esté. Tenga en cuenta que los teléfonos más antiguos pueden no tener suficiente potencia para ejecutar el software de encriptación. Descargue un software antivirus y active la protección de firewall para su teléfono móvil. Asegúrate de actualizarlo regularmente. Nunca responda a los mensajes de correo electrónico de su institución financiera que solicitan información personal. Los bancos o las cooperativas de crédito nunca piden esta información por correo electrónico. Márcalo como spam y bórralo. A continuación, borre regularmente todo el contenido de su caché (mensajes enviados, recibidos, etc.). Por último, compruebe la configuración de seguridad de su navegador para ayudar a filtrar los correos electrónicos de phishing.Sea escéptico con los mensajes de texto. Antes de abrir un mensaje de texto que parezca provenir de su banco, y especialmente antes de pulsar "responder", llame primero a su institución financiera para asegurarse de que el mensaje proviene realmente de ellos. No reveles nunca información personal a través de un mensaje de texto (números de cuenta, contraseñas o cualquier combinación de información sensible, como tu número de la seguridad social o tu fecha de nacimiento, que podría utilizarse para el robo de identidad).Sign Off When Done. For your security, sign off when you finish using a mobile banking app rather than just closing it.Lost Phone. If you lose your mobile device or change your mobile phone number, remove the old number from your mobile banking profile ASAP. Contact your mobile carrier ASAP for assistance in handling your lost or stolen phone/device.Mobile banking scams can target a range of mobile banking services, including:Mobile banking apps: Fraudsters can create fake mobile banking apps that mimic legitimate ones to trick users into downloading and using them. These fake apps can be used to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal data.Text messaging (SMS): Fraudsters can use SMS messages to send phishing or smishing scams to customers, in an attempt to obtain sensitive information or install malware on the customer's device.Voice calls: Fraudsters can use voice calls to impersonate bank representatives or other trusted entities, in an attempt to obtain sensitive information or manipulate users into making unauthorized transactions.Mobile payments: Fraudsters can use mobile payment services, such as mobile wallets or peer-to-peer payments, to make fraudulent payments or purchases using stolen credit or debit card information.QR codes: Fraudsters can use QR codes to redirect users to fake mobile banking websites or apps, in an attempt to obtain sensitive information or install malware on the customer's device.Mobile deposit: Fraudsters can use mobile deposit services to deposit fraudulent checks or money orders, in an attempt to obtain funds or conduct money laundering activities.